Kirby Morrow (August 28, 1973 – November 18, 2020)[1] was a Canadian actor, comedian and writer. In animation, he was known as the voice of Miroku from InuYasha, its four movies, and Inuyasha: The Final Act, Van Fanel from the Ocean dub of Escaflowne, Cyclops from X-Men: Evolution, Jay from Class of the Titans, Teru Mikami from Death Note, Trowa Barton from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Rey Za Burrel from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Ryo Takatsuki from Project ARMS, Goku from Ocean's dub of Dragon Ball Z (from Episode 160 onwards), Hot Shot from Transformers: Cybertron and his main role as Cole from LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu until Seabound. On camera, he was known for the recurring role of Captain Dave Kleinman from Stargate Atlantis.[2]
Kirby Morrow | |
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 Morrow in 2008 | |
| Born | August 28, 1973 Jasper, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | November 18, 2020 (aged 47) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Resting place | Cremated; ashes scattered into the ocean near Stanley Park, Vancouver |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1994–2020 |
Life and career
editMorrow was born in Jasper, Alberta on August 28, 1973, and graduated with a degree in theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary.[3] He worked in Vancouver, British Columbia, for most of his acting career. Morrow's grandfather, Robert Morrow, was born in Poyntzpass, Ireland in 1902, to Robert Morrow and Susan Davison. He married Alice McTague, from County Antrim.[4][5][6][7]
Death
editMorrow died at the age of 47 on November 18, 2020, just eight days after the death of his father, Tom Morrow.[8] His death was announced on Facebook by his brother, Casey Morrow, and linked to a long history of alcohol abuse.[2][9][10][11]
On December 4, 2020, Casey established the Kirby Morrow Memorial Scholarship Fund to help others pursue education in the performing arts.[12]
Morrow was cremated and his ashes scattered into the ocean near Stanley Park.[13]
Filmography
editLive-action
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Stand Against Fear | Nelson Doyle | Television film |
| 1997 | Sombrio | Drive | |
| 1997 | Moment of Truth: Into the Arms of Danger | Man At Truck Stop | Television film |
| 1997 | Viper | Tim Vernon | |
| 1997 | Breaker High | Philippe | |
| 1997–1998 | Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation | Michelangelo | Voice[14] |
| 1997–1998 | The Outer Limits | Kirby | |
| 1998 | Playing to Win: A Moment of Truth Movie | Ryan | Television film |
| 1998 | Silencing Mary | Head Cheerleader | Television film |
| 1998 | Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister | Storm Chaser | |
| 1998 | Someone to Love Me | Ryan | |
| 1998 | Highlander: The Raven | Marco Becker | Episode: "Passion Play" |
| 1998-2002 | Stargate SG-1 | Militia Man / Tara'c | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Total Recall 2070 | Beta Class Android | Episode: "Baby Lottery" |
| 1999 | The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer | John Maddux | Television film |
| 1999 | First Wave | Quentin Billup | Episode: "Ohio Players" |
| 1999 | Jerry's Day | Jerry | |
| 2000 | MVP: Most Valuable Primate | Tiger #1 | |
| 2001 | Seven Days | Rick Hedstrom | Episode: "The First Freshman" |
| 2001 | Avalanche Alley | Jake | Television film |
| 2001 | Bones | Palmer | |
| 2001 | Special Unit 2 | Scott Caputo | Episode: "The Wall" |
| 2002 | Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice | Ash | Direct-to-video |
| 2002 | L.A. Law: The Movie | Young Man | Television film |
| 2002 | Jeremiah | Angus Deveraux | Episode: "The Touch" |
| 2003 | Out of Order | Brad | Miniseries |
| 2004 | Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels' | Uncredited Television film | |
| 2005–2006 | Stargate Atlantis | Captain Dave Kleinman | 8 episodes |
| 2006 | Deadly Skies | Guard Carmichael | Television film |
| 2007 | Blood Ties | Brady | Episode: "Deadly Departed" |
| 2007 | Glimpse | Troy | |
| 2008 | The Triple Eight | Catty Platter Guy | |
| 2009 | The L Word | Randy Griff | Episode: "Least Likely" |
| 2009 | Something Evil Comes | Edwin Vaster | Television film |
| 2010 | The Bridge | Mac | Episode: "The Blame Game" |
| 2010 | Stargate Universe | Captain Dave Kleinman | Episode: "Incursion: Part 1" |
| 2010 | Supernatural | Ex-Husband | Episode: "Two and a Half Men" |
| 2010 | Life Unexpected | Tasha's Lawyer | Episode: "Stand Taken" |
| 2011 | Human Target | Eddie | Episode: "Cool Hand Guerrero" |
| 2011 | Mortal Kombat: Legacy | King Jerrod | Web series |
| 2011 | The Pastor's Wife | Walt Freeland | Television film |
| 2012 | Fringe | Maddox & Maddox (Canaan) | Episode: "Everything in Its Right Place" |
| 2012 | Arrow | Matt Istook | Episode: "An Innocent Man" |
| 2012 | Maximum Conviction | MP #2 | |
| 2014 | Spooksville | Coach MacGillis | Episode: "Phone Fear" |
| 2014 | A Ring by Spring | Tom Halsey | Television film |
| 2015 | Olympus | General Dion | Episode: "The Temple of Gaia" |
| 2015 | Cedar Cove | Doug Lambert | Episode: "Something's Gotta Give" |
| 2015 | 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown | Saul | |
| 2015 | The Flash | Coach | Episode: "The Fury of Firestorm" |
| 2016 | Van Helsing | Gary | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Travelers | Hickman | Episode: "Donner" |
| 2017 | Legion | Benny | Recurring |
| 2017 | Drone | Dave Wistin | |
| 2017 | The Good Doctor | Ethan | Episode: "Burnt Food" |
| 2018 | Supergirl | Dean Petrocelli | 3 episodes |
Anime
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Brain Powerd | Jonathan Glenn | |
| 1999 | Z-Mind | Akira | |
| 2000 | Mobile Suit Gundam | Woody Malden | [14] |
| 2000–2001 | Mobile Suit Gundam Wing | Trowa Barton | |
| 2000–2001 | The Vision of Escaflowne | Van Fanel | Ocean/Bandai dub |
| 2000–2003 | Dragon Ball Z | Goku/Son Goku's descendant (2 episodes) | Ocean dub |
| 2002–2006 | Inuyasha | Miroku | [14] |
| 2002–2004 | Project ARMS series | Ryo Takatsuki | [14] |
| 2002 | Hamtaro | Noel | |
| 2002–2003 | Transformers: Armada | Rad White | |
| 2003–2004 | MegaMan NT Warrior | ElecMan.EXE/Speedy Dave | Also Axess[14] |
| 2003 | Infinite Ryvius | Yuki Aiba | [14] |
| 2003 | Meltylancer: The Animation | Defiant A | [14] |
| 2004 | Popotan | Daichi (Adult) | Ep7 |
| 2004 | The Family's Defensive Alliance | Hayakawa / Alpha #1 / Yashiro's Underling | |
| 2004–2005 | Transformers: Energon | Rad White | [14] |
| 2005 | Star Ocean EX | Allen | |
| 2005 | Tokyo Underground | Sui | |
| 2005–2006 | Transformers: Cybertron | Hot Shot | [14] |
| 2005 | Hikaru no Go | Ito | [14] |
| 2005 | Starship Operators | Takai Kiryu | [14] |
| 2006–2007 | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny | Rey Za Burrel | [14] |
| 2006 | Ōban Star-Racers | Prince Aikka | |
| 2006 | .hack//Roots | Gord | [14] |
| 2007 | Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales | Zushonosuke Himekawa | [14] |
| 2008–2009 | Mobile Suit Gundam 00 | Billy Katagiri | |
| 2008 | Death Note | Teru Mikami | |
| 2012–2013 | Inuyasha: The Final Act | Miroku | |
| 2012 | Kurozuka | Hasegawa | [14] |
| 2016 | Kingdom series | Ze Gui / Lord Changping / Li Bai | |
| 2017 | Gintama° | Tsukuyo (Genderbend) | [14] |
| 2020 | Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon | Miroku | Premiere: "InuYasha: Since Then" (last role before his death)[14] |
Animation
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes[15] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | Brats of the Lost Nebula | Zadam | |
| 1999–2001 | NASCAR Racers | Redline | |
| 1999–2005 | Yvon of the Yukon | Tommy Tukyuk, additional voices | [14] |
| 2000–2001 | Kong: The Animated Series | Jason Jenkins | |
| 2000–2003 | X-Men: Evolution | Cyclops / Scott Summers | |
| 2000 | Action Man | Jimmy Woo | |
| 2000–2002 | What About Mimi? | Trevor / Additional Voices | Episode: "Outta Sync" |
| 2001–2002 | Ultimate Book of Spells | ||
| 2001–2002 | Alienators: Evolution Continues | Dr. Ira Kane | |
| 2002 | Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action! | Additional Voices | |
| 2003 | Broken Saints | Raimi / Boat Thug #2 | |
| 2003 | Hot Wheels: World Race | Chuvo | |
| 2005 | Kong: King of Atlantis | Jason Jenkins | |
| 2005 | Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers | Shirako Takamoto | |
| 2005–2008 | Class of the Titans | Jay | Main cast[14] |
| 2006–2007 | Team Galaxy | Josh | |
| 2007–2010 | Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot | Champ Bear | |
| 2011–2021 | Ninjago | Cole, additional voices | Main cast[14] |
| 2011–2020 | Superbook | Adam, additional voices | [14] |
| 2012 | Action Dad | Rico / Taxi Driver | [14] |
| 2013 | Slugterra | Game Master | Episode: "The Thrill of the Game"[14] |
| 2013 | Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles | Anakin Skywalker, General Grievous | [14] |
| 2013 | Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk | Tony Stark | Motion comic[14] |
| 2014 | Eternals | Ajak, Iron Man, Orlando, Hospital Supervisor | Motion comic[14] |
| 2015 | Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales | Anakin Skywalker, General Grievous, additional voices | [14] |
| 2017 | Nexo Knights | Slab Rockowski | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar | Larson Mitchell | [14] |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz | Trowa Barton | |
| 2001 | Barbie in the Nutcracker | Nutcracker / Prince Eric | Direct-to-video[14] |
| 2002 | Escaflowne | Van Fanel | Ocean / Bandai dub[14] |
| 2004 | My Scene: Jammin' in Jamaica | Hudson | [14] |
| 2004 | Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time | Miroku[14] | |
| 2004 | Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass | ||
| 2005 | Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler | ||
| 2005 | Dragons II: The Metal Ages | Gorhagar | Television film[14] |
| 2005 | Ark | Rogan | [14] |
| 2005 | My Scene Goes Hollywood: The Movie | Hudson | Direct-to-video[14] |
| 2005 | Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers | Shirako Takamoto | Direct-to-video[14] |
| 2005 | Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: The Speed of Silence | [14] | |
| 2005 | Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Breaking Point | [14] | |
| 2005 | Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: The Ultimate Race | [14] | |
| 2006 | Inuyasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island | Miroku | |
| 2006 | Kong: Return to the Jungle | Jason Jenkins | Direct-to-video[14] |
| 2007 | Mosaic | Mosaic | [14] |
| 2008 | At Jesus Side | Jesus, Vendor | [14] |
| 2009 | Hulk Versus | Additional Voices | Uncredited Direct-to-video |
| 2011 | Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer | Billy Katagiri | [14] |
| 2013 | Escape from Planet Earth | Hazmats / Baabian Citizens | [14] |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kessen | Hideyori Toyotomi / Hiroie Kikkawa / Hideie Ukita / Tadaoki Hosokawa | English dub[14] |
| 2002 | Gundam Battle Assault 2 | Trowa Barton | English dub |
| 2003 | Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space | Dimitri | English dub[14] |
| 2004 | CSI: Dark Motives | Clayton Regis | [14] |
| 2004 | Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask | Miroku | English dub[14] |
| 2005 | Ys: The Ark of Napishtim | Ur, Seblo, Lolo, Camara | English dub[14] |
| 2005 | Inuyasha: Feudal Combat | Miroku | English dub[14] |
| 2005 | Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects | Human Torch / Johnny Storm | |
| 2005 | Devil Kings | Azure Dragon | English dub[14] |
| 2009 | Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 | Gyunei Guss | English dub[14] |
| 2011 | Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll | Xenetes | English dub[14] |
| 2011 | Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 | Trowa Barton | English dub[14] |
References
edit- ^ "Kirby Morrow, Voice Actor and 'Stargate: Atlantis' Alum, Dies at 47". TheWrap. November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Bruce Haring (November 19, 2020). "Kirby Morrow Dies: Prolific Anime Voiceover Artist, 'Stargate' Actor Was 47". Deadline. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Kirby Morrow, Hallmark Channel and 'Dragon Ball Z' Actor, Dead at 47".
- ^ Growing up in Poyntzpass, Thomas Morrow; in Before I Forget, Issue 6, 1993. Available online at: http://www.poyntzpass.co.uk/Before_I_Forget/1993_No_6/Growing_up_in_Poyntzpass_in_the_1930s.pdf
- ^ Irish Civil Records, birth of Robert Morrow to Robert Morrow and Susan Davison: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1902/01915/1742613.pdf
- ^ Correspondence between Tom Morrow & Robb Morrow 18/11/2018
- ^ Correspondence between Kirby Morrow & Robb Morrow 20/10/2018
- ^ "Hallmark Actor Kirby Morrow Died a Week After His Father's Death". November 25, 2020.
- ^ Pineda, Antonio Rafael (November 19, 2020). "Voice Actor Kirby Morrow Passes Away at 47". Anime News Network.
- ^ Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (November 30, 2020). "Hallmark Actor Kirby Morrow's Brother Shares Cause of Death & Revealing Journal Entry". Heavy.com.
- ^ Canadian actor Kirby Morrow dead at 47 after struggling with addiction, mental health Global News, March 18, 2021
- ^ Moreau, Jordan (December 4, 2020). "Late Actor Kirby Morrow's Family Raises Money for Scholarship in His Honor". Variety.
- ^ "Rip Kirby Morrow (@realkirbymorrow_rip) on Instagram: "Kirby is home again. We spread his ashes in the ocean just below the Tea House in Stanley Park."". Instagram. August 9, 2021. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb "Kirby Morrow (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors (A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information). Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Kirby Morrow | CrystalAcids.com". www.crystalacids.com. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
External links
edit- Kirby Morrow at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Kirby Morrow at IMDb
- Kirby Morrow convention appearances on AnimeCons.com
- Kirby Morrow at eccentrix.com